"Xu Chengzi?" Ye Chen's expression instantly darkened. With a wave of his hand, an image of Xu Chengzi's appearance and aura appeared. "Him?"
Anwu Junwang said, "Yes, it's him."
Boom—
The phantom of Xu Chengzi shattered on the spot. Ye Chen's face was now filled with surging fury.
"What a fine Xu Chengzi. To dare collude with the enemy and plot against me—truly audacious to the extreme."
On this day, Ye Chen emerged from seclusion. The main base of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction immediately underwent a dramatic change, with endless phenomena manifesting, shaking heaven and earth.
When a Sovereign is angered, phenomena fill the sky.
Moreover, Ye Chen was now no weaker than a Third Heaven Sovereign, making the phenomena even more terrifying.
The entire main base of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction was startled. Many were astonished. When they saw the Battle Saint King emerge from seclusion, they offered their congratulations, but they soon noticed his expression was far from pleasant.
What was going on?
Rumble—
Ye Chen traversed the sky, directly descending before a majestic divine temple that stood suspended in the air outside the nine immortal halls.
This was precisely Xu Chengzi's Quasi-Monarch divine temple.
Without a word, Ye Chen pressed his palm forward into the void.
Amidst a thunderous roar, this Quasi-Monarch divine temple instantly crumbled. However, by deliberate control, the powerhouses inside were merely left in disarray, not slain.
"Battle Saint King!"
Xu Chengzi, his figure exceptionally disheveled, shot into the sky, equally furious. "I have no grievance or enmity with you! Why destroy my divine temple? You must give me an explanation!"
The powerhouses of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction observing the scene were also quite puzzled. Many knew Ye Chen and Xu Chengzi had some history of discord, but even if there was enmity, unless it was a life-and-death feud, such action seemed unwarranted.
If it was merely over trivial matters like verbal spats, to seek revenge for the slightest offense would make one seem petty and unlikable.
"An explanation?"
Ye Chen raised a sword-like eyebrow, looking at Xu Chengzi with a cold sneer. "Fine, I'll give you an explanation."
Seeing Ye Chen's smile, for some reason, Xu Chengzi felt an ominous premonition in his heart.
Had his identity as a spy been discovered?
That was impossible. Wasn't Anwu Junwang, the only one in the Saint Emperor Domain Faction who knew he was a spy, already eliminated?
"Because you are that spy!"
Ye Chen spoke, his voice rolling like thunder, echoing over the entire main base of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction.
Instantly, countless faces changed color.
Countless gazes fell upon Xu Chengzi. He was the spy?
Xu Chengzi's expression turned ugly. He never expected Ye Chen truly knew his secret as a spy. However, at this moment, he naturally could not admit it, stubbornly retorting, "Battle Saint King, one can eat recklessly, but words cannot be spoken recklessly. Do you have any evidence to prove I, Xu Chengzi, am a spy?"
The Flame Emperor Domain Faction also looked at Ye Chen, equally wanting to know the answer.
How did Ye Chen know Xu Chengzi was the spy? Was it merely personal conjecture?
"Evidence?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. He did not want the news of Anwu Junwang being enslaved to spread. Although these were powerhouses of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction, with so many people, tongues would wag. Who could guarantee there weren't other spies like Xu Chengzi among them?
Anwu Junwang was one of the trump cards he planned to plant among the alien races.
Hearing this, Xu Chengzi's face lit up with joy, convinced Ye Chen had no evidence. His arrogance immediately swelled several degrees, though on the surface he appeared deeply aggrieved. "Battle Saint King, although I admit we have had some unpleasant experiences, I never imagined you to be such a narrow-minded person, seeking revenge for the slightest offense. Merely because of a bit of enmity between us, you can casually slander me."
"Today, whether I die is unimportant. What matters is exposing you as a narrow-minded person, unworthy of association, unworthy of trust."
"How you wish to deal with me, please do as you will."
Having said that, he held his head high, like a righteous martyr awaiting punishment from the villain.
Those witnessing this scene immediately felt a twinge of doubt.
Especially with Xu Chengzi putting on such a heroic display, it resonated with many. They spoke up one after another: "Battle Saint King, although you are a Sovereign, you cannot arbitrarily deal with a Quasi-Monarch without evidence."
"Indeed. Although Fellow Daoist Xu Chengzi's character may not be the best, to deal with him like this without evidence seems inappropriate."
"Fellow Daoist Xu Chengzi is, after all, a great perfection Quasi-Monarch. Moreover, during the operation to raid the Saint Emperor Domain Faction's main base, he actively joined the 'Five Elements Emperor Azure Dragon' battle formation to face a super Sovereign head-on, achieving illustrious feats. Even if your status is higher, Battle Saint King, you should not deal with him without evidence."
"Battle Saint King, please think twice before acting."
...
Within the Flame Emperor Domain Faction, voices of dissatisfaction emerged one after another.
Although Ye Chen had illustrious achievements, Xu Chengzi was also a Quasi-Monarch, a great perfection Quasi-Monarch at that.
To deal with Xu Chengzi like this without any evidence would inevitably create a rift in people's hearts, making them think Ye Chen was abusing his power for personal revenge.
If Xu Chengzi was dealt with without evidence this time, who would be next?
Therefore, at this moment, whether other Quasi-Monarchs, God Kings, Great Powers, or powerhouses of other levels, they all spoke up, expressing an attitude of doubt.
"Brother Ye."
Yan Shen, Gu Liu, and Tianwu Dajun knew Ye Chen's character; he was not the type to act arrogantly and deal with others recklessly.
The other Ancient Monarchs within the Flame Emperor Domain Faction also watched closely.
As for the three supreme Emperor Lords high above, they watched unblinkingly.
Based on their understanding of Ye Chen, they also knew he would not abuse power for personal gain.
...
Hearing so many people speak up for him, Xu Chengzi held his head even higher, facing Ye Chen directly, his gaze filled with provocation.
It was as if to say, 'So what if I'm a spy? What can you do about it?'
"Hahaha—"
Ye Chen suddenly laughed, a laugh of extreme anger. He looked at Xu Chengzi, looked at the powerhouses of the Flame Emperor Domain Faction, and laughed heartily for a long time, causing those around to exchange puzzled glances, none knowing why he suddenly laughed.
Xu Chengzi, however, felt something peculiarly eerie in that laughter, a sense of dread spreading from his heart.
For some reason, he felt the current Ye Chen was terrifying.
The laughter ceased abruptly. Ye Chen suddenly looked at Xu Chengzi, his voice turning cold. "Xu Chengzi, do you really think I would call you a spy without evidence?"
"What do you mean?" Xu Chengzi's expression changed drastically, the unease in his heart growing stronger.
Swish—
In Ye Chen's hand appeared a Communication Jade Token, causing Xu Chengzi's face to pale.
That Communication Jade Token was identical to the one he had crushed earlier.
Impossible. He had clearly crushed it to dust the instant after sending the message. It couldn't possibly still exist.
Ye Chen looked down from his superior position, gazing at Xu Chengzi, and slowly said, "Xu Chengzi, do you want me to continue and activate this Communication Jade Token, letting the voice that belongs to you be heard?"